Cleckheaton Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Cleckheaton's crime rate in September 2023 stood at 15.0 per 1,000 residents, 87.5% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This stark contrast with the national picture highlights a localised challenge in crime management. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 41.6% of all incidents (74 cases), a rate 126% higher than the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Public order offences (19 cases) and criminal damage and arson (17 cases) followed, both exceeding UK averages by 158% and 133%, respectively. These figures suggest a pattern of interpersonal conflicts and property-related issues, which may be influenced by the area's built-up nature and seasonal factors. September, with its transition to shorter evenings and the return of students to local institutions, likely intensified social interactions in public spaces, contributing to higher rates of violence and disorder. The data also reveals a marked disparity in crime types compared to the UK, where property crimes often dominate. In Cleckheaton, violent crimes and public order issues are prevalent, a trend that could be linked to the area's demographic profile or local socio-economic conditions. While the UK average for anti-social behaviour (1.3 per 1,000) is slightly lower than Cleckheaton's (1.3 per 1,000), the area's rates for burglary (1.0 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.9 per 1,000) are 212% and 88% above national averages, respectively. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas and the importance of understanding local contexts when addressing crime trends.

September 2023 saw a dramatic 500% increase in 'other crime' reports, rising from 1 to 6 incidents. This category, which includes non-specific offences, may partly explain the area's elevated crime profile compared to the UK average. Simultaneously, possession of weapons rose by 100%, with two incidents reported—a stark contrast to the previous month's zero. Robbery also doubled from zero to one case, though this remains a single data point. Conversely, public order offences fell by 24% (25 to 19), and shoplifting decreased by 22.2% (9 to 7), possibly reflecting seasonal changes as nights draw in. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, at 74 incidents (41.6% of total), 126% above the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. These figures suggest a combination of local factors, including the area's built-up character and potential pressures from seasonal transitions.

Cleckheaton's crime rate in September 2023 rose 10.5% compared to August, reaching 15.0 per 1,000 residents. This places the area significantly above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, with a gap that has widened over recent months. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 6 reported crimes per day, a figure that reflects both the population density and the local crime mix. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 67 residents, a ratio that underscores the frequency of incidents relative to the community size. This rate is higher than the national average, though the exact drivers remain unclear without further local analysis. The population context—11,895 residents in a built-up area—suggests that urban dynamics, such as public spaces and social interactions, may contribute to the elevated figures.